# Education Act 1996, Section 446: Institution of proceedings.


Proceedings for an offence under section 443 or 444 shall not be instituted except by a local authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/56/section/446 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-act-1996/section-446
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